Grow Strong Leaders Podcast

Rachel Langer offers practical solutions for dealing with universal challenges we all face around fear, pain and suffering, and slowing down to appreciate life. You’ll discover: How you can use fear to motivate you to take action The difference between pain and suffering Questions you can ask your clients–or yourself–to achieve greater insights Why it’s better to be an owner instead of a victim......

Have you ever tried to convince someone to buy a product or service by appealing only to their logical mind? My guest Ben Hipps used to sell that way, until he learned about neuro-marketing from Christophe Morin. In this interview, Ben explains the importance of three elements that impact buying decisions and how to incorporate them into your sales conversations. You’ll see why his clients say Ben...

Ever wish you could read people so you know how open they are to what you have to say? My guest Terry Earthwind Nichols is an expert in profiling, the art of observing others and interpreting the signals they’re sending. Join me for a fascinating conversation about little things you can pay attention to in one-on-one or group settings to detect the unspoken signs right in front of you. Terry’s var...

Do you ever think that what’s happening outside of you is what’s causing your feelings? My guest Barb Patterson shares her journey in discovering that our experiences are always generated from within us. Once she discovered the role that our state of mind plays in everything we think and do, it transformed the way she works with clients. Her insights are profound, and you’ll come away from this in...

Do you struggle to attract and acquire your ideal clients? My guest Sam Hutchinson shares a simple, straightforward approach that WORKS. Sam is the founder of Hutchinson Marketing in the UK and works with experienced consultants and coaches in the US and Canada. He helps them develop an avatar of their ideal client and then develop marketing messages and sales conversations that are authentic and...

Have you ever taken on a new position and been tormented by self-doubts about your ability to succeed? My guest Rozanna Wyatt explains how pervasive this feeling is among leaders she coaches. She describes how she helps them uncover the real issues that create these doubts and move past them. Rozanna is founder of Wyatt Way Counselling & Life Coaching, and she works with clients globally to he...

Are you tired of spending money on marketing efforts that don’t produce results? My guest Walt Hampton share three simple, free strategies that can transform your business immediately. Walt is a former attorney who was able to replace his six-figure salary within seven months of starting his consulting and coaching practice by implementing these 3 strategies, and he’s coached his consultant client...

Do you ever wish for more than you have in life but don’t allow yourself to believe it’s really possible? My guest Barbara Daoust is a success coach who helps clients break through limiting beliefs around money and their ability to achieve higher levels of performance. In this interview, she shares specific, practical ideas for expanding your self-image so to increase your income and achievements....

Would you like a suggestion that can dramatically grow your revenues? My guest Paul McManus shares TWO ideas that catapulted his company’s growth, and you can adapt them for your own business. They don’t require chasing or pursuing prospective clients. Instead, clients come to YOU because you’re instantly positioned as the expert with strong social proof. Paul is co-founder and CEO of More Clients...

Do you struggle to identify a niche to focus on? My guest Jodi Flynn describes her path to identifying her favorite type of client. After she did that, she received more engagements with companies that were just the right match for her passion and skills. Jodi is the founder of Women Taking the Lead and host of the Women Taking the Lead podcast.    You’ll discover:  ·      A behavior that holds ma...

Are you tired of trying a bunch of different marketing tactics that don’t result in more business? My guest Kyle Wilson focuses on principles that help you identify the tactics that are right for you. Kyle was the mastermind behind Jim Rohn becoming the premier name in personal development, and he’s helped market and promote many other legends like Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Brown. W...

Do you struggle to compete with other professionals in your same industry? Block time for my interview with Jason Goldberg to find out how to set yourself apart so YOU are the one your ideal clients choose to work with. Jason explains three simple pillars that can help you demonstrate your uniqueness and acquire clients more easily. He shares examples of his clients (coaches and consultants) who’v...

Would you like to kick your presentations up a notch or two? My guest Dolores Hirschmann helps speakers, entrepreneurs and authors prepare a compelling message for a TEDx talk and other stages in her role as Chief Clarity Officer at Masters in Clarity. In this interview, she shares her unique 7-step framework for appealing to the head and heart of your audience members.   You’ll discover:  ·     ...

How do you get your foot in the door of large organizations if your firm is a small operation? My guest Axel Meierhoefer, Ph. D. describes how he has consistently gotten work with global companies…and continues to find ways to deliver value over time once he’s there. Axel also explains how to form such strong relationships that when key contacts leave the company, they engage you for projects with...

Do you feel pressured to show up with clients as someone who has it all together? My guest Aaron Young argues that always showing the “shiny” version of your life is not as compelling as being transparent. Aaron is Chairman and CEO at Laughlin Associates, and his life’s work is to arm business owners with success formulas that immediately provide exponential growth and protection. His personal his...

Have you ever wondered if a business can really be sustainable if you focus exclusively on serving others? That’s exactly how my guest Jonathan Keyser has built his commercial real company. In his new book, You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service , Jonathan describes the stages of his own awakening to this approach when working in the cut-throat, back-stabbing comm...

Are you ready to shift from struggling coach to thriving professional? My guest Melissa Ford has walked that path herself. In her new book, Living Service: The Journey of a Prosperous Coach , Melissa describes the uneven steps she took on her way to establish a truly successful coaching practice. She shares the beliefs that held her back and how she broke through them to create more clients than s...

Sometimes executive coaching falls short of the expected outcomes. My guest Lance Hazzard, Ph. D., has developed a system to ensure all the right stakeholders are involved so the coaching engagement is a resounding success. Lance created this process based three unique experiences: (1) as a senior HR executive who received coaching, (2) as an internally certified coach working with other leaders i...

Have you struggled with how to use LinkedIn most effectively? Meet John Nemo, author of LinkedIn Riches and Content Marketing Made Easy. John helps coaches, consultants and other service professionals make the most of this powerful platform. He knows that creating the right connections and then building strong relationships with them are the keys to expanding your business. In this interview John...

What’s the most effective way to get the attention of a potential client and gain a sterling reputation? In this interview, my guest Frank Wagner explains two powerful things you can do to gain credibility and build trust. Frank is an expert on developing strong relationships that span decades. He’s been Marshall Goldsmith’s business partner for more than 30 years and created the Marshall Goldsmit...

Ready for a boatload of practical tips you can use to acquire and keep more clients? Jody Holland is a firehose of ideas! In the past 20 years, he’s published 20+ books, been a keynote speaker 300+ times and trained almost 300,000 leaders. Jody shares the approach he takes in conversations that cause people to ask how they can work with him . No chasing or pushing involved!    You’ll discover:  · ...

How do you become the trusted advisor with your clients for life ? My guest Jeff Moore has succeeded in doing just that in a highly competitive industry. Jeff is a brilliant marketer who helps his clients simplify their description of who they are to their audience so it’s easy for people to quickly “get” the benefit of their product or service. This interview is packed with usable gold nuggets th...

How effective are you with using your time every day? My guest “Mister Productivity” Mark Struczewski is an expert in helping people reduce overwhelm and increase their daily output by taming distractions. In this episode he shares simple, easy-to-implement tips that will ensure that you get more done – and that they are the right things to achieve the results you want.   You’ll discover:  ·     T...

What can go wrong if the leadership of a company changes and the new executives focus exclusively on the bottom line? My guest Mark Hinderliter, Ph. D., lived through this experience with two different companies. He came to understand the factors that can plummet a once-thriving company into one that struggles or goes out of business. As an external coach and consultant today, he describes the app...

Have you been looking for a way to scale your business without putting in longer hours and more effort? When she transitioned from corporate executive to business advisor, Dr. Shohreh Aftahi found that she needed to get creative in order to serve her audience of small business owners. She developed a special program that brought her 50+ coaching clients in the first 6 months! In this episode she r...